Caribbean Golf from Philadelphia
Fly into Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) — approximately 3.5–4 hours from PHL. Direct flights available on American, Spirit. Punta Cana is the best gateway for Caribbean golf, with direct access to Punta Espada at Cap Cana (15 minutes from the airport) and La Cana Golf Course.
Once you land, you are 15–20 minutes from the first tee at Punta Espada Golf Course — Jack Nicklaus's personal favourite design and one of the top-ranked courses in the Caribbean. Stay at Villa Espada inside Cap Cana and you won't need a car for the entire trip.
Recommended Golf Itinerary
- Day 1: Fly from PHL → land at PUJ → 15-min transfer to Villa Espada, Cap Cana
- Day 2: Morning tee time at Punta Espada — 8 oceanfront holes, Jack Nicklaus design
- Day 3: Morning round at La Cana Golf Course — 4 ocean holes, more relaxed pace
- Day 4: Day trip to Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo — the #1 Caribbean course (90-min drive)
- Day 5: Replay Punta Espada — you'll score better with local knowledge
- Day 6: Transfer to PUJ, fly home
Booking Your Golf Villa & Tee Times
Villa Espada at Cap Cana is the recommended base for this itinerary. The villa is inside Cap Cana resort, walking distance from the Punta Espada first tee. Villa staff handle all tee time bookings at Punta Espada, La Cana, and can arrange the Casa de Campo day trip. Book the villa first — tee times follow from there.
For tee times directly: Punta Espada official booking | Casa de Campo golf | La Cana booking